Please help, what is wrong with my maple (pics)

pipedreams · 23rd August 2010, 12:58 AM

Hi, new here and need some help. this tree has something going on, it is about 30yrs old and I was told it was a dwarf maple. I am in NY.

Bark is peeling and it has lumps where the bark is lifting. Do I need to take this down?

Eric Frei · 23rd August 2010, 10:09 AM

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pipedreams · 23rd August 2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pipedreams

hi, new here and need some help. This tree has something going on, it is about 30yrs old and i was told it was a dwarf maple. I am in ny.

Bark is peeling and it has lumps where the bark is lifting. Do i need to take this down?

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dov · 23rd August 2010, 12:43 PM

Looks like fairly significant damage right in the croft there where the codominants split off. Some sort of fungal growth? Never seen one quite like that. The trunk timber below the croft does not look like it is living anymore, so rot is definitely on the way.

I'd say that removal is starting to look like a good option. You may want to get an arborist in to do a report, but the tree looks like it has been very much weakened exactly where you do not want it to be weak.

Brent Ferris · 23rd August 2010, 08:04 PM

I agree with Dov. Removal is probably a safe bet, damage at the forks, and seam on the trunk. Doesn't look like a dwarf maple; might be a sycamore maple -- need closeups of leaves and keys hanging from branches.

Eric Frei · 23rd August 2010, 08:22 PM

That tree is now CACTUS!

The top must be sparse or dying back.

Fungal canker.

I know, get an arborist to stuff around with it for the next 5 years, trimming, injecting, treating, compost tea yada yada yada .... then cut it down if it's no good.

We make a lot more doing that.

Or invest now into something new.

Those "other" arborists hate us for saying that.

But the choice is yours really.

23rd August 2010, 12:58 AM	#1
pipedreams I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ny Posts: 2	Please help, what is wrong with my maple (pics) Hi, new here and need some help. this tree has something going on, it is about 30yrs old and I was told it was a dwarf maple. I am in NY. Bark is peeling and it has lumps where the bark is lifting. Do I need to take this down? Last edited by Eric Frei; 23rd August 2010 at 10:04 AM. Reason: load pics to this server as per rules size correctly

23rd August 2010, 10:09 AM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Please help, what is wrong with my maple (pics) You need to load the pictures to this server as per the rules, the email you received, the PM you received and this sticky. * Read this before you post * How to post\| add a picture or file\| embed picture __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

23rd August 2010, 12:43 PM	#4
dov Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 649	Re: Please help, what is wrong with my maple (pics) Looks like fairly significant damage right in the croft there where the codominants split off. Some sort of fungal growth? Never seen one quite like that. The trunk timber below the croft does not look like it is living anymore, so rot is definitely on the way. I'd say that removal is starting to look like a good option. You may want to get an arborist in to do a report, but the tree looks like it has been very much weakened exactly where you do not want it to be weak.

23rd August 2010, 08:04 PM	#5
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,557	Re: Please help, what is wrong with my maple (pics) I agree with Dov. Removal is probably a safe bet, damage at the forks, and seam on the trunk. Doesn't look like a dwarf maple; might be a sycamore maple -- need closeups of leaves and keys hanging from branches.

23rd August 2010, 08:22 PM	#6
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Please help, what is wrong with my maple (pics) That tree is now CACTUS! The top must be sparse or dying back. Fungal canker. I know, get an arborist to stuff around with it for the next 5 years, trimming, injecting, treating, compost tea yada yada yada .... then cut it down if it's no good. We make a lot more doing that. Or invest now into something new. Those "other" arborists hate us for saying that. But the choice is yours really. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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